After Fort Dupont Ice Arena renovation, some skaters and hockey programs say access has shrunk

Fort Dupont Ice Arena in D.C. reopened after a $39 million renovation, but some skaters and hockey programs report reduced access due to the facility’s new operating model. Organizations like Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena and the D.C. Titans Hockey Club struggle to secure consistent ice time, forcing some programs to relocate to a Waldorf, Maryland rink, which increases costs and travel time.